| Dakota State vs. NSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#11 in Federal Region VIII Universities #7 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,633 South Dakota Residents $12,735 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,845 South Dakota Residents $11,947 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,731 South Dakota Residents $11,931 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,736 South Dakota Residents $11,936 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,261 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.14% |
| Favorable53.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,241 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,344 |
| Smaller2,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,851 |
| Smaller484 | Graduate Student Population | Larger493 |
| Larger1,773 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,475 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 134 | Number of faculties | 131 |
| Higher$81,180 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,039 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.